Lyrics
Perpetual torture,
Refers to enduring, ongoing suffering.
From those we love to hate.
Alludes to enduring pain from people we strongly dislike.
It's meant to be,
Suggests that the situation is intended or destined to be a certain way.
You can't change fate.
Implies the inevitability of destiny, the inability to change it.
We got a time bomb...
Introduces the metaphor of a time bomb, indicating impending danger.
5-4-3-2-1: Go!
Countdown to action, creating a sense of urgency.
The time will come
Anticipates a moment when refusing or rejecting something becomes necessary.
When we gotta say no.
Points to a future decision to determine allies and enemies.
Decide ourselves
Encourages taking control of one's destiny.
Who's friend or foe.
Reflects the need to distinguish between friends and foes independently.
We got a time bomb...
Reiterates the metaphor of a time bomb, reinforcing the imminent threat.
5-4-3-2-1: Go!!!
Emphasizes the urgency of the situation through another countdown.
It's in our hands,
Suggests that the responsibility or power is within human control.
Above your head.
Indicates the proximity of danger, possibly from above.
Think carefully
Advises careful consideration to avoid fatal consequences.
Or you'll be dead.
Warns of dire outcomes if careful thought is not applied.
We got a time bomb...
Repeats the warning of an impending threat using the time bomb metaphor.
5-4-3-2-1: Go!!!
Reiterates the urgency through another countdown.
It's happened before,
References past occurrences of similar situations, possibly involving betrayal.
Been called a traitor.
Highlights the consequence of being labeled as a traitor.
'Cos we control,
Suggests control over a potentially destructive device or situation.
The detonator.
Emphasizes the power to trigger or prevent a catastrophic event.
We got a time bomb...
Reiterates the imminent danger using the time bomb metaphor.
5-4-3-2-1: Go!!!
Concludes with a final countdown, reinforcing the urgency of the impending threat.
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